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Sally Doherty
@sallywrites.bsky.social
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MG author: Toby and the Silver Blood Witches, Max and Monty with Collins Primary
Winner of the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award 2022
Owned by three-legged rescue dog
ME/CFS

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Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · Dec 10
Added a new profile header. First time I've seen my books altogether.

So glad something has come out of all these housebound years.

#chronicillness #MECFS #kidlituk
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📣 PLEASE BID 📣
Not only are these great books for kids (-and not-kids like me!) but you'd be donating to a really good cause.
What's not to like??
sallywrites.bsky.social Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · 8d
A giftset of my trilogy plus bookmark & soft toy bat is currently in an auction if anyone would like to bid for it

(Donated by one of my lovely friends)

The auction is raising funds to publish a picture book by Anne Roache who sadly passed away in 2025

Link in next post 👇🏻

#ukkidlit #kidlituk
January 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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gblackwellbooks.bsky.social
Some of my favourite WW2 middle grade books. All have a slightly different slant to some of the commonly read class texts and would be good for a teacher wanting to switch it up this term.
January 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM
sallywrites.bsky.social
A giftset of my trilogy plus bookmark & soft toy bat is currently in an auction if anyone would like to bid for it

(Donated by one of my lovely friends)

The auction is raising funds to publish a picture book by Anne Roache who sadly passed away in 2025

Link in next post 👇🏻

#ukkidlit #kidlituk
January 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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amdassu.bsky.social
2026 is the National Year of Reading and here is the first in my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series to introduce books through their creators, and give a flavour for each book and its interesting creation process!

This week you’ll meet incomparable author and illustrator @louiestowell.bsky.social ❤️
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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jacquisydney.bsky.social
Out now, middle grade The Night I Borrowed Time by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social is a brilliant time-travel adventure that also looks at the effects of parental separation and Partition.

@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Night I Borrowed Time by Iqbal Hussain
Cover illustration copyright © Hazem Asif, 2026 In one of those bizarre coincidences that happen from time to time, a review copy of this new title arrived in the post less than an hour after I had…
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January 18, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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hfj0108.bsky.social
Just finished The Middler by Kirsty Applebaum. Maggie is fantastic narrator whose struggles to accept her place in the world are very relatable. The dystopian setting is brilliantly imagined with thought-provoking themes of misinformation and abuse of power @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
Cover of The Middler by Matt Saunders showing the silhouettes of Maggie and two siblings in the woods with an orange light behind them.
January 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM
sallywrites.bsky.social
WOWSERS. I put off reading The Final Year because I veer away from books with hype (plus I wasn’t sure verse novels were my thing)…

But it’s truly INCREDIBLE. Such emotional depth. For year 6 & up (but themes may need to be handled with care). Adults should read it too!!!

#kidlituk #ukkidlit
A photo of the book A Final Year by Matt Goodfellow. Featuring a boy with wings standing in a school playground
January 18, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
We’re only just started the year and already things feel even more grim than they already were.

So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what books can we put in the hands of kids to encourage them question, challenge and think for themselves?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
Book cover for Question Everything: An Investigator’s Toolkit by Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker Book cover for The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill Book cover for Drawn to Change the World by Emma Reynolds et al. Book cover for Reek by Alastair Chisholm and George Caltsoudas
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
I had intended to take this week off #KidsBooksFriday, but somehow I feel a sudden urge to celebrate funny, readable books by folk who are not despicable humans. Please do join me with your recommendations.
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
Book cover for Loki by Louie Stowell Book cover for Freddy vs School by Neill Cameron Book cover for My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything by Ben Davis. Book cover for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure by Alex T. Smith
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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hazelmpinner.bsky.social
#EduSky #UKKidLit #KidLit Help! Recommendations of books for a book obsessed 3 year old! Already has/can repeat from memory all Julia Donaldsons, Oi book series, lots of Beatrix Potter, most the Kelpies imprint picturebooks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & various others. I want to put together a monthly book gift for 2026 🙏
November 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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louiestowell.bsky.social
Just finished a proof of @rashmiwriting.bsky.social's new book and it is a marvel! Witty, cleverly-observed, with a charming main character who is also a massive doofus. I love a massive doofus! (Don't tell Hari I think he's a doofus)
The proof cover of Hari Kumar: Ultimate Superstar. It shows a young boy with fabulous hair dancing in front of a star. Two other children are cheering him on in the background. There's a decorative border and the whole cover is in black and white and says colour me in.
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
A shout out to all the fab #indiebookshops.

You can find them on this list on my profile: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#KidsBooksFriday
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#BookSky
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
With it being #BookWeekScotland this week I want to use #KidsBookFriday to celebrate some great books by Scottish authors I’ve read recently. Can anyone else recommend some Scottish favourites? Or share some great books by authors from where you’re from.
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
Book cover for Artezans: The Forgotten Magic by L. D. Lapinski Book cover for The Uninvited by Ross MacKenzie Book cover for The Horse Dreamer by Holly Surplice Book cover for World of Wanda by Karen McCombie
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
sallywrites.bsky.social
Astra Firestar by @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social is somehow FREE on Kindle atm!

A thrilling race through space & time. I LOVED it when I read it. Sharing my full review below because there isn’t enough room here to sing its praises

Doctor Who for kids (& adults!)

Link in next post

#UKkidlit #booksky
Screenshot of an Amazon review which reads: I LOVED this book and have immediately bought a copy for my ten year old nephew. It starts with time fugitive Astra crash-landing in 12yo Sam's school with a space octopus. And turns into a thrilling ride as they travel in a time machine through worlds and space with Sam hoping to bring back his dead brother. But changing things in the past can cause ripples with far-reaching consequences, and the Time Police and Silent Angels are hot on their tails. Full of unexpected and exhilarating twists and turns and bursting with heart.
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Oh joy of Joys! Finally the world of Agatha Christie meets the world of children’s books! Little Miss Marple in a middle at the vicarage &Mr Poirot in mischief on the Nile! #PictureBookFriday so much fun and perfect for kids @farshorebooks.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/l...
Little Miss Marple – Muddle at the Vicarage & Mr. Poirot – Mischief on the Nile by Adam Hargreaves inspired by Roger Hargreaves and Agatha Christie
The Books in Rhyme… Ladies and Gentleman: Mr Poirot, The worlds greatest detective I’ll have you know! Solving a crime on a ship on the Nile, The Contessa’s pearl necklace not see…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
sallywrites.bsky.social
Found my old Faraway Tree books!

Books for this age group would probably cost £7.99 today. Guess how much they sold for back then?

(No rude jokes about my age 😉)

#booksky #kidlituk #ukkidlit
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
Next week we celebrate #BookWeekScotland which this year has a theme of Friendship.

What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?

#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
Book cover for Yeti and the Bird by Nadia Shireen Book cover for Bumble & Snug and the Shy Ghost by Mark Bradley Book cover for Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald Book cover for Surprisingly Sarah by Terri Libenson
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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rashmiwriting.bsky.social
My 20-minute 1-2-1 ASK ME ANYTHING slots are now live. Trialling two dates for now: 1-2pm and 7-8pm GMT on 13th and 20th Nov.

These aren’t critique/feedback sessions. They’re to help marginalised writers navigate UK children’s publishing.

UK only. Link to book in my bio. 💛📖 #KidLitUK
ASK ME ANYTHING graphic that says “Demystifying UK children’s publishing for marginalised writers”
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
sallywrites.bsky.social
Happy publication day to @emmaread.bsky.social !!

I loved Milton the Mighty and The House Trap so I know this one will be brilliant too!

Three children wake up on Christmas Day to find their parents have disappeared 👀

Inspired by The Day of the Triffids😮

#kidlituk @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
The book cover for Silent Night featuring a caravan in the centre, a night sky with bluish hues and dark fir trees surrounding the caravan
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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abrokenbattery.bsky.social
‘If you’re disabled, you’re not ill.’
Sir Charlie Mayfield (author of the Keep Britain Working review)

This is who’s shaping UK disability employment policy. Shocking, he doesn’t even understand the basics.

I’m disabled because I’m chronically ill with #MECFS.
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social
Like most people I automatically switch to @barringtonstoke.bsky.social too. Fabulous books for all learners. Also important to champion that authentic voice which is why I've chosen Wider than the Sea by @serenamolloy.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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@amdassu.bsky.social will be in the shop on Saturday the 8th signing her new book. She is brilliant, the book is beautiful, come and say hello
Book cover for Wild Journey Children's author A M Dassu
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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If you’d like to watch my first Middlegrade Monday with SF Said, the link is here!

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#PrimaryEduSky #BookSky
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November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📢📢 The Clock Is Ticking 📢📢
Make sure you download your free - yes FREE!! - @sallywrites.bsky.social ebook today before the offer disappears.
And grab the other two for an absolute bargain price while you're at it.
They're brilliant books - you'll love them, I promise!
sallywrites.bsky.social Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · Nov 3
Blown away by how many people have downloaded my free ebook since Thursday 😮 And yay it's also brought paid sales of books 2 & 3!

The offer ends TODAY if you’d also like to get Toby & the Silver Blood Witches for FREE or the next two books for 99p each.

Link in next post 🧙‍♀️🦇

#kidlituk #booksky
A chart showing that 1473 people have downloaded Toby and the Silver Blood Witches
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM